We deliver unexpected, unapologetic theatrical experiences through original works forged and assembled by our shameless ensemble. A theatrical milestone for tomson highway november 5 to december 11 seven women pool their savings and journey to toronto with hopes of winning the biggest bingo ever in aboriginal novelist and playwright tomson highways the rez sisters. Set in kingston, ontario, the crackwalker paints a stark. Enjoying your night at the factory theatre factory theatre. The crackwalker by judith thompson factory, 125 bathurst. There is a limited number of eating venues in the immediate vicinity of the factory. Crackwalker, a play written by judith thompson, was first produced in 1980 and. Sep 25, 2008 the crackwalker continues at the theatre passe muraille backspace until october 11th. The 10 best toronto theatre shows of the 2010s decade. In 1987, the buildings the original 1869house and the 1910extension that faces adelaide street were designated as heritage sites. Theresa yolanda bonnell enters from the back of the theatre, having just.
Factory theatre 125 bathurst street toronto, ontario m5v 2r2 admin 416 504 4473. The crackwalker, starring claire armstrong, stephen joffe, greg gale, and yolanda bonnell, runs until april 10 at the factory theatre. Judith thompson also says, the crackwalker is the spirit of a baby who looms over the proceedings. Factory closes their naked season with renowned canadian playwright judith thompson, as she directs the play that launched her career.
The crackwalker is now on stage at toronto s factory theatre, directed by its own playwright, judith thompson. Jaffe playwright, judith thompson, directs the factory theatres haunting production of her own play the crackwalker. As a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the factory hosts an array of live music and performances from international rock concerts to. Factory foremen is an intensive program for training early career directors of colour based in toronto. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all factory theatre car parks, street parking, parking meters and private garages. Join the factory mailing list and youll get a sweet weekly gig guide from us to keep you updated with upcoming shows. The bars offer confectionery, snacks, soft drinks and alcohol. Factory theatres production of the crackwalker is playing in toronto until april 10. The company has been at the forefront of the alternative and experimental theatre scene from the start but has also been a hothouse for canadian writing. Mar 26, 2016 until april 10 at factory theatre, 125 bathurst street.
May 03, 2010 judith thompsons first play, the crackwalker 1980, produced at toronto s theatre passe muraille, was an extraordinarily bold and yet compassionate depiction of marginalized characters living in kingston. My band birds of bellwoods has several upcoming tour dates soon to be announced, the best thing to do would be keep posted on our website, theyll be up soon along with that new single. Mar 25, 2016 the crackwalker, starring claire armstrong, stephen joffe, greg gale, and yolanda bonnell, runs until april 10 at the factory theatre. Thirtyfive years after its debut, intermissions editors, maija kappler and may antaki, sat down with playwright judith thompson and actors joanna mcintyre, lynne deragon, and hardee t. The crackwalker runs march 22nd april 10th at factory theatre in toronto. Sara meurling for over four decades, factory theatre has developed and produced some of the finest theatrical works in our national canon and been home to some of the most gifted and prolific playwrights in our country. Review the crackwalker factory theatre, toronto christopher. The factory lab theatre founded in 1970 began renting the building in november 1984, and at this time, changed its name to the factory theatre. Company in toronto, ontario, formerly factory theatre lab, founded.
Playwrights attempt to overturn objectification of first. Toronto actorsinger tackles biggest stage role of his career. Dora award for best new play mustard and bang bang nomination now magazines audience choice award for best. It is a difficult but deeply necessary story and i highly recommend it. For tickets and info, call 416 504 7529 or visit artsboxoffice. The factory theater is a hidden jewel in chicago theater. Factory has also made the decision to close our building to the public effective tuesday march 17th. The crackwalker premiered in 1980 at theatre passe muraille in toronto, was remounted in 1982 as a coproduction with montreals centaur theatre, and revived in 2016 at factory theatre in toronto. The crackwalker, now on stage in toronto, is the definition of a committed performance. It also appeared as a one off in summerworks 2016 as part of a workshop residency and is set for a toronto premier at the luminato festival in 2018 followed by a tour. Now based in toronto, yolanda graduated from humber colleges theatre performance program and was named one of now magazines artists to watch in summerworks in 2016. The crackwalker also features yolanda bonnell, waawaate fobister, greg gale and stephen joffe, and is part of factorys the naked season 201516, which aims to pare down theatre to a series of pure encounters between the audience, the actors, and the text without making use of a set.
The crackwalker is one of the most iconic plays in canadian history. Playwright judith thompson discusses crackwalker watch. Company in toronto, ontario, formerly factory theatre lab, founded in 1970 by ken gass. Factory 201920 season 50 seasons and still fiercely canadian.
Said gass at its creation, by limiting the factory to only new canadian plays, we were forced to abandon the security blanket of our. Citadel theatre, bang bang factory theatre bright lights, punch up, help yourself theatre brouhaha toronto fringe delicacy theatre brouhaha summerworks liver, cockfight, and retreat storefront theatre awards. Factory theatre parking car parks, street parking, private. Mar 28, 2016 the crackwalker by judith thompson factory, 125 bathurst. Lynne had auditioned with geza in toronto and had looked forward to. View all hotels near factory theatre on tripadvisor. She was also a part of factory theatres the foundry, a creation program for new career writers, where her play, scanner continues to be developed. A crackwalker roundtable with playwright judith thompson and three. Thunder bay actor praised for role in the crackwalker cbc news.
Presented as part of factory theatres naked season, the crackwalker is on stage until april 10, 2016. Factory theatre s production of the crackwalker is playing in toronto until april 10. Ipruqatugauq in the breathing hole stratford festival, fannyroberta in treasure island stratford festival, theresa in the crackwalker factory theatre, and roe in two indians summerworks 2016. Throw back a drink and laugh yourself silly with a rotating line up of some of the greatest comedians f read more. Her recent theatre experience includes being part of an ensemble cast of love and information by caryl churchill, an etobicoke school of the arts production 2016. Mar 26, 2016 the crackwalker, now on stage in toronto, is the definition of a committed performance. She was part of factory theatres the foundry, where her play scanner. Yolanda developed scanner, her first full length play, in factory theatres foundry program and is currently part of their deep development unit. Unfortunately due to the evolving covid19 situation, factory has made the decision to cancel the remainder of our 1920 season. Each foreman is paired with a seasoned director of one of our season plays so that they receive hands on training and mentorship from some of canadas greatest theatre artists. Cbcs journalistic standards and practices about cbc news report typo or error. Jun 24, 2015 age of arousal, banana boys, bombay black, saltwater moon, a line in the sand and the crackwalker reimagined for 201516 season. Intermission a crack in everything intermission magazine.
Sue was the 2018 recipient of the leonard mchardy and john harvey award for leadership in administration, and is an associate. Lineham, for a conversation about what was going through their minds during those first few productions. The crackwalker continues at the theatre passe muraille backspace until october 11th. Thirtysix years after writing the crackwalker, judith thompson is directing it for the factory theatres, naked seasonunadornedno sets, props and fancy effects. Factory theatre is a theatre in toronto, ontario, founded as factory theatre lab in 1970 by ken gass and frank trotz and was run for almost 20 years by dian english factory was the first theatre to announce that it would exclusively produce canadian plays, but it soon became a widely emulated policy by other theatre companies. Factory theatre charity profile donate online canadahelps. Factory theatre toronto all you need to know before you. Local musician and actor, stephen joffe toronto guardian. The factory theater delivers unexpected, unapologetic theatrical experiences through original works forged and assembled by our shameless ensemble. Mar 31, 2016 the crackwalker is one of the most iconic plays in canadian history.
Theresa yolanda bonnell enters from the back of the theatre, having just made some cash from. A drama that doesnt skirt away from tough realities. Playwright judith thompson discusses crackwalker thu, mar 24. Factory was the first theatre to announce that it would exclusively produce canadian plays, but it soon became a widely emulated policy by. This sixth and final production in the factory theatres naked season is the only one in. Factory theatre company in toronto, ontario, formerly factory theatre lab, founded in 1970 by ken gass.
Originally written in 1979, the story takes place in kingston, ontario, in a town that is no particular town but could be any town well, except oshawa. Set in kingston, ontario, the crackwalker paints a. Thunder bay actor praised for role in the crackwalker cbc. In the biggest stage role of his career, actor stephen joffe plays the dysfunctional boyfriend of an intellectually disabled woman, in a remount of the crackwalker the play is a dark portrait of a group of marginalized people living in 1970s kingston, ont. Opening night of judith thompsons the crackwalker, playing at the factory theatre, was one of emotion. World class comedy is coming to the inner west every tuesday night at the enmore comedy club. Judith thompsons crackwalker my theatre my entertainment. Company description factory theatre is a theatre in toronto, ontario, founded as factory theatre lab in 1970 by ken gass and frank trotz. The crackwalker, starring claire armstrong, stephen joffe, greg gale, and. Presented as part of factory theatre s naked season, the crackwalker is on stage until april 10, 2016.
The crackwalker also features yolanda bonnell, waawaate fobister, greg gale and stephen joffe, and is part of factory s the naked season 201516, which aims to pare down theatre to a series of pure encounters between the audience, the actors, and the text without making use of a set. During this time, administration staff and box office staff will only be available by email. Factory was the first theatre to announce that it would exclusively produce canadian plays, but it soon became a widely emulated policy by other theatre companies. Yolandas breakout role was as theresa in the crackwalker at factory theatre, directed by judith thompson. And through it all, a mysterious man called the crackwalker haunts them, and us, with the spectre of the ones left behind. Theatre committee sue balint is a longstanding member of the toronto arts community, having been active at various stages of her career as a playwright, dramaturge, theatre maker and, for over the past decade, as a producer and arts manager.
Her solo show bug, had its world premiere at the luminato festival in 2018, followed by a national tour and will be a part of the 2020 season at theatre passe muraille. At some points i wanted to jump on stage and either comfort. By lisa mckeown theatre toronto the crackwalker is now on stage at torontos factory theatre, directed by its own playwright, judith thompson. Fiercely canadian theatre committed to bringing new and diverse canadian voices to the stage. The crackwalker was first produced in 1980 in toronto by theatre passe muraille and remounted in 1982 as a coproduction with montreals centaur theatre. Sandy and joe are trapped in a cycle of domestic violence and verbal abuse. This sixth and final production in the factory theatres naked season is the only one in which the. Until april 10 at factory theatre, 125 bathurst street. Its climactic infanticide created controversy around the play, but it is thompsons rich, pulsing verbal command and rhythms that make it.
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